Grade

3


Big Idea



What is a simple machine and how do we use them daily?


Guiding Questions


What is work?
What is force?
What is a machine?
What is friction?



Key Terms






Materials/ Resources Students






Materials/ Resources Teachers






Websites


1. http://www.mikids.com/Smachines.htm
Simple Machines Learning Site:
2.
http://www.coe.uh.edu/archive/science/science_lessons/scienceles1/finalhome.htm
Simple Machines Quiz
3. http://staff.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/~mwampole/1-resources/simple-machines/index.html



Content/ Skills


Brainstorm ways to move the Teachers’ Desks across the room- explain they are using force.
In small groups, make a list of all the machines they used this morning before school




Assessments






Student Outcomes





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